Miss Frederick pageant scheduled for April 6
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The Miss Frederick Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Historic Ramona Theater.
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History of Easter
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Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity. The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration comes from the second century, though the commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection probably occurred earlier, according to many reports.
Virginia Walker recognized for service to Tillman County Junior Livestock Show
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Virginia Walker was recently recognized for serving over 50 years of service to the Tillman County Junior Livestock Show. Over the years Walker has worked in every aspect of running the Tillman County Junior Livestock Show from making sure exhibitors and their animals are where they need to be to communicating with show officials to handing out awards – Walker does it all.
How did Easter get its name?
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Christians and even many non-Christians likely know that Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Less widely known may be the origins of the name of this signifi cant holiday.
Why is Easter Sunday such an important Christian holiday?
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Christians around the world fill church pews on Easter Sunday to participate in one of the most holy and important celebrations of the liturgical year. Although every Sunday presents opportunities to share in the word of God, Easter Sunday is an especially significant date on the Christian calendar.
April webinars to discuss dairy and beef crossbreeding systems
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The Oklahoma State University Beef Extension program will host five Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series sessions in April and May. The hour-long webinars will focus on research updates now available on heifer development.
Aetna invests in early literacy, employment accessibility and cultural care in Oklahoma
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Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced that Aetna has provided community investments to three local nonprofits — Reach Out and Read, Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and Cut It Forward. The community investments, totaling more than $32,000, will support employment accessibility, encourage childhood literacy and health initiatives and promote culturally focused care for children of color in congregate settings.
